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Lexile measure
610L
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English
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Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip.
3) The sun
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
430L
Language
English
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"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the Sun. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Let's investigate with Nate volume 2
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English
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The PBS television host and his team of young scientists enter the museum an hour early and board an imaginary spaceship to investigate the solar system, exploring such elements as asteroids, gravity, mass, The Milky Way, and the Kuiper Belt.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
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English
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"What's inside a black hole? What are the sounds we hear from the depths of space? How did the moon form? When it comes to the realm beyond our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of our universe"--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
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Two siblings going to bed describe what stars really are--giant balls of hot, dense gas millions of miles from the Earth--in a book that examines constellations, atmospheric turbulence, and black holes.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Did you know that the planet Jupiter has at least fifty moons? Did you know that Albert Einstein's brain was stolen after he died?! Learn more weird-but-true science facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's My Weird School series. Whether you're a kid who wants to learn more about science or simply someone who wants to know how many million times the earth could fit into the sun, this is the book for you!
10) A visit to Mars
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Series
Lexile measure
AD 780L
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English
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Take an incredible look at the planet Mars and its place in our solar system. Find out how it compares to Earth and learn more about its future exploration.
12) The moon
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
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"Engaging images accompany information about the Moon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 910L
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English
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"A biography of astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who helped build a radio telescope that helped her discover pulsars, a new type of star. Some scientists consider it the greatest astronomical discovery of the twentieth century. Despite this achievement, she was overlooked in favor of two male colleagues when the Nobel Prize for physics was awarded. Bell is still working and teaching today, with recognition"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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"Nothing in space captures our imaginations like black holes. But the truth is no human had ever seen a black hole before. No one. Ever. The challenge was immense. The goal was impossible. Astronomers would need a telescope as big as the Earth itself. The technology simply didn't exist. And yet, on April 10, 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope team gave the world its first real look at a black hole" --
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English
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A first-time skywatcher's guide from bright new talent, BBC Blue Peter astronomer, Anton Vamplew
Most books on stargazing claim to be for beginners, but by page 12 are talking about celestial equators and sidereal months. No wonder so many people have planispheres but no idea how to use them.
Working at the planetarium in Greenwich, Anton has met hundreds of enthusiastic but utterly bemused beginners of all ages, and has made sense of the night sky...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The stars in the sky are part of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Scientists have tried to map the Milky Way for centuries, but it is hard! It is so large, we cannot simply take a picture of it. Discover how scientists study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home."--
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English
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"In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums, armed with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. Together with distinguished physicist James Trefil, Tyson presents questions that have preoccupied humanity for millennia. Then, using the latest theories, from the Big Bang to string theory and the multiverse, he explores the answers, bolstered with stunning images...
18) Exoplanets
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English
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Introduces exoplanets, examining the planets outside of our solar system, discussing what makes them habitable, and exploring the efforts to discover new life.
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Series
Lexile measure
1150L
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English
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Publisher Annotation: What do you see when you look up into the sky at night? The moon, stars, maybe even a comet or asteroid? You can also see other planets! In Planetary Science: Explore New Frontiers, readers ages 12 to 15 embark on a journey through the solar system and beyond, exploring planets, moons, dwarf planets, exoplanets and everything in-between.
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English
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"Scan the skies for 40 incredible signts with Telescopes for Kids. You'll learn how to choose a telescope, set it up, and use it to find the wonders of the Nothern Hemisphere--from the Big Dipper, to the Whirlpool Galaxy, to the planet Neptune. You'll even find out why, when you look at the night sky, you're actually looking back in time! Beautiful illustrations and photos of each object make them easier to find, and once you've learned to identify...
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